Lazy Lanigans Publick House
has gone through many changes in the past year, but with the recent change in management, menu and merriment, the community restaurant promises a fun family atmosphere with traditional Irish fare.

New manager, Sara Ingraham who took the position in January said the goal is to get back to a more local, neighborhood atmosphere.

Ingraham said Happy Hour has been revised to include more food and drink specials, Monday through Friday from 3 to 7 p.m. plus Saturday mornings, and there are live bands every Friday night.

When it changed from Dubh Linn Square to Lazy Lanigans, there was a misconception that people thought it was because we werent doing well, but it was just a separation of partners, Ingraham said. We want to get back into the community. We have a core staff who has stuck with us through the changes, and the food has gotten so much better.

Everything is made from scratch, and we make our soups fresh everyday, Ingraham said.

Menu
Lazy Lanigans offers starters such as soups, salads and appetizers including Colcannon a traditional Irish potato soup with leaks and cabbage.

I had never had it before, but its really good, Ingraham said.

Appetizers include Irish nachos hand-made potato chips topped with melted Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses, bacon, scallions and pico de gallo, sour cream and salsa for $8; pan-seared Ahi tuna which is sesame-crusted and served over a bed of mixed greens with a light wasabi-ginger dressing for $11; and hand-cut fries with a variety of toppings including salt and vinegar or garlic parmesan for $4, Pile o cheesy fries with cheese sauce, scallions and bacon bits for $8; or sweet potato fries lightly tossed in melted butter with a cinnamon and sugar blend for $5.

Burgers range from a classic cheeseburger for $10 to a Bacon Bleu burger for $11; and sandwiches include a Rueben for $12, a French dip for $12, and a sliced steak sandwich on a fresh brioche bun for $11.

Entrees include Shepherds Pie with seasoned ground beef, carrots, onions and peas in Lazy Lanigans homemade gravy, topped with whipped potatoes for $12; Guinness Beef Stew with braised beef tips simmered with carrots, parsnips, potatoes and onions in a rich Guinness sauce, served with whipped potatoes and toast points for $14; and Jamesons chicken which is a grilled chicken breast topped with Irish whiskey demi-glace, served with fresh seasonal vegetables and whipped potatoes for $14.

Desserts/Drinks
Lazy Lanigans bar features Irish brews including Guinness, Smithwicks, Harp and Kilkenny, in addition to other unique beers including Manayunk Monk from Yunk.

We have all of the Irish beers and six dedicated lines to rotating beers like Monk from Yunk, Golden Monkey, and Batch 19, the Prohobition beer, Ingraham said.

She said Lanigans bar has also brought in blenders for frozen drinks.

The frozen drinks will be focused on the deck, she said.

Atmosphere
Lazy Lanigans is a warm, friendly room that transports visitors to a traditional Irish pub.

The large, rectangular, wooden bar is a friendly place to belly up, and the dining areas are cozy and family-friendly.

We have breakfast on Saturday and Sunday including tradition Irish breakfast as well as omelettes, French toast and all the favorite breakfast foods, Ingraham said. We also have Green Eggs and Ham and Shamrock pancakes for the kids.

Even though Lazy Lanigans is an Irish pub, Ingraham said children are always welcome.

I dont see enough kids come in and they are always welcome here, she said.